Employment Permits Eligibility to Reside and Work in Ireland Employment permits are required for permission to remain in Ireland is granted by the Department of Justice and Equality and consists of a special stamp on their passport called a “residence stamp”. If a person is granted permission to remain, a “certificate of registration” is endorsed

Contract of Employment Contracts of Employment An employee who agrees to undertake work for an employer in return for a regular wage or salary automatically has a contract of employment. A contract can be oral or written however it is always recommended that a contract should be in writing. It is in fact a legal

Employee vs Self-Employed Employee Vs Self Employed Law Solicitors Dublin Employee vs self employed. In today’s rapidly changing workplace, many businesses are often faced with a myriad of atypical work arrangements to consider when looking for staff such as fixed term, part time or permanent contracts of employment. Many employers also look at engaging the

Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment   Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Ireland An employee is required by law to give their employer notice of their decision to leave their employment. The length of the notice required of an employee depends on the terms of their contract of employment and also the minimum notice

Employment Law – Equality & Equal Status The Employment Equality Law Acts 1998 (as amended) prohibit discrimination in a number of areas such as pay, vocational training, access to employment, work experience and promotion. The Acts apply to: full-time, part-time and temporary employees public and private sector employment vocational training bodies employment agencies trade unions,

Workplace Bullying Workplace Bullying Advice Solicitors Dublin Bullying at work has been defined by the Report of the Taskforce on Workplace Bullying 2001 https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/what_you_should_know/codes_practice/cop6/ “Workplace Bullying is repeated inappropriate behaviour, direct or indirect, whether verbal, physical or otherwise, conducted by one or more persons against another or others, at the place of work and/or in

Harassment And Sexual Harassment Harassment And Sexual Harassment Advice Solicitors Dublin Employers have an obligation to prevent harassment in the workplace. Harassment can come from a co-worker, boss or someone in a superior position, client, customer or any other business contact. It can take place at work, during a training course, on a work trip,

Workplace Investigations Workplace Investigations Advice Solicitors Dublin If not properly undertaken,  workplace investigations could turn into an expensive mistake for an employer. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that any workplace investigation be carried out properly and in accordance with the rules of natural justice and fair procedure. A poorly executed workplace investigation could result

Statutory Leave Statutory Leave Advice Solicitors The entitlement to statutory leave such as annual leave, rest breaks, emergency leave, maternity leave etc. are all governed by Irish legislation. Employers are also free to give additional leave which is currently not provided for under legislation such as bereavement or study leave. Annual leave and Rest Breaks